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RASKALS
The RASKALS (Random Acts of Simple Kindness Affecting Local Seniors) program helps area seniors stay in their homes as long as possible by having volunteers perform seasonal chores. 

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V.I.P. (Volunteer in the Parks)
Our Parks & Recreation department provides educational and recreational programming year-round and is responsible for keeping our parks maintained and safe. Take a look at the following opportunities and apply today to be a V.I.P!

      Outdoor Education and Land Management
      Naturalist:  Volunteer Naturalist, Special Group Aide, Nesting Box Monitor, Land Management Research

      Administration and Scheduling
      Aide: Scheduling Assistant, Public Relations, Sign Maker, Special Projects Assistant, Telephone Caller, Assistant in VIP office

      Special Events
      Assist in planning, organizing, and running a special event

How to Apply                              
All inquiries about volunteering at the City of Mason should be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator at 513-229-8555. Volunteer applications can be picked up at the Mason Community Center.

Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation
     scholarships, sponsorships, and volunteers

 
The Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation's mission is to preserve Mason's livability by raising private funds to enhance and expand the community's parks, trails, and recreation programs, and to provide access and opportunity for all.

The foundation is a non-profit organization. Opportunities available through the foundation include (but are not limited to):

• fundraising stewardship
• memorials
• scholarships for struggling individuals or families
• donations for general or specific projects

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands ready to assist should a disaster ever occur in Mason. Team members assist their neighbors and fellow citizens until professional responders can take over. Members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Training occurs in two parts—an initial training session and an annual exercise. The initial training takes place over a few weeks, meeting one night a week. Members learn the proper use of fire extinguishers, cribbing techniques for securing fallen objects, and other emergency procedures. The capstone of the training is the disaster exercise at the end of the training. On an annual basis, an exercise is held to simulate a mock disaster.

Team members may also be called upon to assist with other activities, such as wellness checks in neighborhoods without power or assisting with public events. As the City of Mason CERT members are trained, they will be utilized in the Mason area on more routine basis.

If you would like to join the Community Emergency Response Team, please fill out and return an application. A member of the City of Mason CERT team will contact you after your application has been reviewed.